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    Director Evgeny Afineevsky Speaks To Jean Shafiroff (East Hampton, NY) “Freedom on Fire” held its US Premiere followed by a Q&A with the Director at the 30th Anniversary 2022 Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF).  The film was awarded 2022 Brizzolara Family Foundation Award for Films of Conflict & Resolution by the Festival, which for the first time is running for a 10-day period. Actor Greg Bello With Director Evgeny Afineevsky, Cristina Cuomo & David Nugent The latest production from Director Evgeny Afineevsky, who previously was nominated for an Academy Award for his earlier work, “Winter on Fire” chronicles the struggles of the people of Ukraine following the Russian invasion.  Following the screening and Q&A of this timely documentary, El Turco East Hampton Hosted an intimate reception for the Director, Production team and well-wishers co-hosted by Cristina Cuomo (Purist Magazine) to carry on the conversation of the issues raised by ...

**** THE HAMPTON'S Photos By: Rob Rich / Society Allure **** Ian Duke With Cristine Cuomo Debra Srb With Karina Srb The Purist hosted a reception for the screening of “Whitney: Can I Be Me” at Union Cantina, a modern Mexican restaurant in Southampton, NY. The reception was followed by a Q&A with host and HIFF artistic director David Nugent, executive producer Ben Silverman, and director Rudi Dolezal at the Southampton UA Theater in Southampton. The screening was part of HIFF SummerDocs Series 2017. The acclaimed artist Eric Fischl was also on hand to sign copies of his newly unveiled poster design for the 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival. Ben Silverman And Rudi Dolezal Guests mingled at restauranteurs Ian Duke and David Hilty’s hit restaurant Union Cantina while tasting delectable hors d'oeuvres from the innovative Mexican kitchen. Union Cantina boasts award-winning Executive Chef Scott Kampf from legendary televisi...